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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Pizza Sauce
Toppings
Method
Pizza Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Sauce Preparation
- 6
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the canned tomato sauce, dried oregano, garlic powder, olive oil, and salt. Stir well to mix.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembling and Baking the Pizza
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 9
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about ¼ inch thick).
- 10
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the dough.
- 11
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.
- 12
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.